Fishing Without Nets Director on Sundance Success

The video discusses a film about Somali piracy, told from the pirates' perspective using non-actors. Vice's involvement helped expand the film from a short to a feature-length piece, aligning with their approach of telling stories from unique perspectives. Despite their success with short clips, Vice finds long-form documentaries perform well online. The film will be distributed innovatively in theaters, showcasing a creative partnership with Vice.

What makes the film about Somali piracy unique?

• It uses famous Hollywood actors.

• It is told from the perspective of the pirates.

• It is a silent film.

• It is set in the future.

What is Vice's main focus when telling stories?

• Focusing on Western viewpoints.

• Telling stories from a different perspective.

• Using advanced technology.

• Creating fictional narratives.

How did Vice contribute to the film's development?

• By adding special effects.

• By shortening the film.

• By changing the film's genre.

• By extending the short film into a longer format.

What is notable about the film's distribution model?

• It is only available online.

• It is being aired in theaters across America and beyond.

• It is exclusively for streaming platforms.

• It is released as a series of short clips.

What aspect of the partnership with Vice is highlighted?

• Their focus on traditional distribution methods.

• Their emphasis on short films only.

• Their innovative approach to film distribution.

• Their reluctance to work with new filmmakers.